Bhardwaj, S. D.

• Effect of Stratification on Biochemical Composition of Cedrus deodara

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Parvez Ahmad Sofi , S. D. Bhardwaj

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Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 2 (2007), Pagination: 211-214

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Cedrus deodara (Deodar) seeds collected from Lolab area of Kashmir valley after subjecting to different stratification durations were quantitatively examined for biochemical parameters. There was increase in the soluble protein and total sugar content of seeds upto 60 days of stratification and thereafter decreased while the starch content showed a continuous decline with the increase in stratification duration. Stratification of seed for 60 days resulted in an increase of 1.38 per cent soluble protein and 1.20 per cent total sugar than control.

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• Effect of Cement Dust Accumulation on Seed Germination and Growth of Shorea robusta Seedlings

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Pankaj Panwar , S. D. Bhardwaj

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Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 8 (2007), Pagination: 1020-1026

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Trees were selected in eight different directions and in each direction five distances were taken in the vicinity of cement factory for collecting the seeds and to observe their germination and growth parameters. It was observed that seeds collected from control sites (10 km away) from the factory, showed significantly higher germination and growth parameters compared to those collected near the factory.

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• Estimating Maturity of Albizia lebbek Seed Using Leachate Conductivity

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S. D. Bhardwaj , Pankaj Panwar , Manisha Kumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 3 (2004), Pagination: 346-348

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• Global Warming and Climate Change - Effect and Strategies for its Mitigation

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S. D. Bhardwaj , Pankaj Panwar

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Indian Forester, Vol 129, No 6 (2003), Pagination: 741-748

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This article surveys predicted and projected rates of glohal warming and climate change due to emission of GHGs and their consequences especially effects on nature , society , glaciers and stream flow , agriculture and fauna. Effects on forests may result in shift of species , drop in productivity and growth , increased incidence of insects. To counter these problems , a worldwide strategy has to be taken up to mitigate or slow down these processes. In this strategy the international agencies can playa dominant role in fixing targets for reduction of emission. Geo-engineering can be put to use but the forests have the biggest opportunity as they absorb CO₂ and function as carbon sinks. The introduction of carbon credits is advocated , as an incentive.

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• Effect of Sewage Water on the Growth and Development of Fodder Tree Plantations

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Authors

Rakesh Banyal , S. D. Bhardwaj

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Indian Forester, Vol 129, No 12 (2003), Pagination: 1488-1492

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This experiment was carried out to find out the effect of using sewage water for irrigation as compared with tap water and without any irrigation on fodder plants in nursery stage. The results indicate that the survival per cent of plants irrigated with sewage water was slightly more (94.29%) , than plant irrigated with water (91.43%) , but significantly higher than plants left without irrigation (80.57%). The growth parameters considered ( plant height , collar diameter number of branches per plant and leaf area) showed initial incremental gain in plant height and collar diameter in plants irrigated with sewage water , as compared with the other two treatments. The number of branches per plant and leaf area followed the same pattern. It is , therefore , concluded that sewage water could be used for better establishment of fodder species and their luxuriant growth later on.

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• Effect of Initial Collar Diameter, Shoot Pruning and Root Pruning on Performance of Planting Stock of Celtis australis

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S. D. Bhardwaj , Pankaj Panwar , Vasu Yadav

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Indian Forester, Vol 128, No 6 (2002), Pagination: 650-654

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The planting stock of Celtis australis having collar diameter (1.0 to 1.50 cm), shoot pruning (6 cm above collar) and no ischolar_main pruning are recommended for better establishment of the seedlings in degraded tracts of mid hill zones of Himachal Pradesh.

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• Studies on Variability of Pod and Seed Traits in Albizia Chinensis

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Sanjeev Thakur , S. D. Bhardwaj , Vipan Guleria , Dharam Paul

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Indian Forester, Vol 128, No 3 (2002), Pagination: 303-306

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Studies on variability of pod and seed characters of Albizia chinensis were conducted through the estimates of range, mean, phenotypic and genotypic coefficients of variation, heritability and genetic advance as percent of mean. Significant variations in pod length,breadth,thickness and seed weight were found. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance was observed for pod breadth, pod thickness, pod weight and seed weight/pod. High positive values of genotypic correlation coefficient between pod and seed characters reveal that the traits are genetically controlled and selection can be very effective in tree improvement programme.

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• Biomass Production Potential and Nutrient Dynamics of Populus deltoides under High Density Plantations

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S. D. Bhardwaj , Pankaj Panwar , Sachil Gautam

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Indian Forester, Vol 127, No 2 (2001), Pagination: 144-153

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The experiment on Populus deltoides was laid out in randomised block design with three densities viz 60 cm x 60 cm (27,777 plants/ha), 90 cm x 90 cm (12,345 plants/ha) and 120 cm x 120 cm (6,944 plants/ha) under rainfed conditions in mid hill zone of Himachal Pradesh. The plantation harvested after 13 years, produced maximum biomass (218.08t/ha) in the closest spacing of 60 cm x 60 cm for which the bole contributed 90.71 per cent of the total above ground biomass accumulation. The nutrient accumulation in the biomass also differed with the density. The maximum nutrients were present in the closest spacing. It was further observed that organic carbon content in the soil decreases with the decrease in density. Conversely, an increase was observed in nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium content of soil with the increase in spacing. Study reveals that accumulation of nutrients in the biomass is higher in 60 cm x 60 cm spacing whereas, the nutrient return through litterfall was less as compared to the total uptake which created nutrient deficit in the soil.

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• Wood Characteristics of Populus deltoides as Affected by High Density Plantation

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S. D. Bhardwaj , Pankaj Panwar , Sachil Gautam

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Indian Forester, Vol 127, No 2 (2001), Pagination: 255-256

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• Performance of Shrubs in Sand and Lime Stone Mines of Himachal Pradesh

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Pankaj Panwar , S. D. Bhardwaj

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Indian Forester, Vol 126, No 3 (2000), Pagination: 279-283

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Among the three species planted Elaeagnus umbellata was observed to have maximum survival and growth performance then Coriaria nepalensis and Indigofera pulchella, in both sandstone and limestone mined areas. In sandstone mine it registered 82.50 percent survival, whereas, in limestone it was 91.37 percent. Addition of 2.5 kg forest soil per pit increased the survival and growth performance in both the mines, except that of diameter and ischolar_main: shoot ratio which was observed more in mine spoil alone (control).

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• Allelopathic Effect of Eucalyptus - a Myth

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Workneh Andarge , S. D. Bhardwaj , Pankaj Panwar

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Indian Forester, Vol 126, No 7 (2000), Pagination: 801-802

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• Silvics of Ulmus villosa Brandis

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S. D. Bhardwaj , Pankaj Panwar , B. S. Kanwar

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Indian Forester, Vol 126, No 4 (2000), Pagination: 436-438

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• Nutrition of Albizia chinensis Merr. as Affected by Farm Yard Manure and Phosphorus Interaction under Nursery

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Vipan Guleria , R. K. Nayital , S. D. Bhardwaj

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Indian Forester, Vol 132, No 9 (2006), Pagination: 1216-1220

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• Estimating Maturity of Albizia lebbek Seed Using Leachate Conductivity

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S. D. Bhardwaj , Pankaj Panwar , Manisha Kumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 132, No 11 (2006), Pagination: 1511-1513

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• Influence of Stratification on Germination of Ban Oak (Quercus leucotrichophora Camus Ex Bahadur)

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Jagdish Gautam , S. D. Bhardwaj

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Indian Forester, Vol 132, No 7 (2006), Pagination: 829-833

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The influence of stratification on germination of Quercus leucotrichophora seeds under varying durations and media mixtures were studied. the seeds stratified for 75 days proved to be most effective in exhibiting the maximum germination per cent, germination energy and germination value under both laboratory and nursery conditions. The seeds stratified with Sand : FYM : Ban oak forest soil (2 : 2 : 1 v/v) surpassed all other stratifying media by achieving maximum germination under laboratory conditions. However, under nursery conditions, the maximum germination percentage was observed when the seeds were stratified with Sand : FYM in the ratio of 2 : 1

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• Some Models for Predicting Volume of Populus deltoides

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Rajiv Pandey , S. P. Dhall , B. S. Kanwar , S. D. Bhardwaj

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Indian Forester, Vol 124, No 8 (1998), Pagination: 629-632

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Cross-validation technique is discussed for the validation purpose of models with brief review of the technique in forestry literature. Results of two volume estimation models have been analysed with definition of few terms viz.. apparent error. true error and excess error.

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• Storage of Acorns of Quercus leucotrichophora A. Cam. Ex Bahadur

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Suman Sharma , S. D. Bhardwaj

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Indian Forester, Vol 125, No 8 (1999), Pagination: 815-822

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Investigations were carried out at Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.), India, to find out suitable storage method(s). The freshly collected acorns were put in storage at 5±1°C, 10±1°C and room temperature in polybags, canvas bags and tin containers laid out in Split Split Plot Design with three replications and storage longevity was determined by subjecting the acorns to germinability studies. The acorns stored at 5±1°C in polybags was proved to be the suitable method for better longevity of acorns maintaining a maximum of 90 per cent germination for consecutive nine months and tlIereafter declined slightly maintaining 51.16 per cent germination after fifteen months of storage as compared to all other interactions. However, the seed stored at room temperature in tin containers proved to be least effective and lost its viability after three months of storage.

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• Interrelated Effects of Temperature and Container on Longevity of Toona ciliata M. Roem Seed

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Gurdev Chand , S. D. Bhardwaj

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Indian Forester, Vol 122, No 5 (1996), Pagination: 419-422

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Keeping in view low seed longevity, seed storage studies were carried out in Toona ciliata. Seeds were stored in four different containers kept at three different temperatures for one year. It was found that polythene bag seeds kept at 0°C temperature maintained 93 per cent germination after one year in storage.

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• Seed Colour Variation and Pretreatment Methods in Germination Behaviour of Robinia pseudoacacia

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S. D. Bhardwaj , Sunita Sen , N. K. Joshi

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Indian Forester, Vol 122, No 12 (1996), Pagination: 1136-1139

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In this study excellent results were obtained in black colour, when seeds were pretreatcd with concentrated sulphuric acid for 30 minutes, however, in nurseries without previous experience of acid scarification, it is recommended the boiling water for presowing treatment in Robinia pseudoacacia.

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• Storage of Neem Seeds : Potential and Limitations for Germplasm Conservation

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S. D. Bhardwaj , Gurdev Chand

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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 11 (1995), Pagination: 1009-1011

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The objectives of seed storage may be short term for plantation purposes or long term for conservation of germplasm. Neem seeds have been effectively stored for more than 5 years. The present paper focusses on the potentials and limitations of neem seeds for long term storage.

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• Effect of some Selected Nursery Practices on Growth and Development of Marinoo (Ulmus laevigata) Seedlings

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S. D. Bhardwaj , G. S. Shamet , Purshotam Lal

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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 12 (1995), Pagination: 1118-1123

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The paper describes the effect of four spacings with four levels and two split application of nitrogen on growth and biomass production of Ulmus laevigata seedlings. Applications of 80 kg N/ha in two equal splits (½ at transplanting + ½ after 30 days of transplanting) with 20 × 15 cm spacing proved most promising for producing more biomass per plant and healthy and vigorous nursery stock.

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• Studies on Time of Seed Collection, Sowing and Presowing Seed Treatments of Terminalia bellirica Roxb. And Terminalia chebula Retz.

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S. D. Bhardwaj , A. K. Chakraborty

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Indian Forester, Vol 120, No 5 (1994), Pagination: 430-439

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In two years study, the overall perfonnance of Terminalia bellirica and T. chebula seedlings in the nursery were found better, when seeds were collected in first fortnight of January and sowing was done at last week and third week of March respectively. Presowing seed treatment on germination and growth of seedlings of T. bellirica produced better result when the seeds were soaked in concentrated sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) for 12 minutes. The germination and growth of seedlings of T. chebula were maximum when the seeds were soaked in cold water for 24 hours before 5 week stratification in cowdung.

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• Vegetative Propagation of Terminalia bellirica Roxb. And Terminalia chebula Retz. by Stem Cuttings

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S. D. Bhardwaj , A. K. Chakraborty , N. K. Joshi

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Indian Forester, Vol 119, No 5 (1993), Pagination: 360-366

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Tbe cuttings of Terminalia bellirica were planted in the month of July, October and March but all the cuttings were failed irrespective of month of planting hormone treatments and portion of the cuttings. This species can be categorised as under obstinate to ischolar_main under field condition. The cuttings of T chebula planted in July and October failed completely. While in March, the middle portion of the cuttings with combination of 400 ppm IBA produced the better results.

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• Effect of Different Levels of N, P, K on the Growth of Robinia pseudacacia Linn. Seedlings

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S. D. Bhardwaj , B. S. Singh , M. P. Gupta

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Indian Forester, Vol 117, No 7 (1991), Pagination: 568-572

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The experiment was conducted to study the effect of different levels of N, P and K on the growth of Robinia pseudacacia Linn. Seedlings under nursery corditions during 1987-88. The effect of different levels of N, P and K on shoot height, ischolar_main length, and coller diameter was found non-significant. Response to cliper growth was maximum at (N₃, P₃, (N₃₇₆ P₂₅₀ mg plant1), whereas N₃, P₂, K₂, (N₃₇₅ P₂₅₀ K₂₅₀ mg plant^-1) gave maximum response to total biomass.

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• Genetic Evaluation for Herbage Yield and Essential Oil Content in some Collections of Ocimum basilicum Linn.

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P. C. Katoch , S. D. Bhardwaj , A. N. Kaushal

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Indian Forester, Vol 106, No 6 (1980), Pagination: 427-430

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Nine collections of Ocimum basilicum were evaluated for herbage yield and total essential content for two years. The average herbage yield per plant varied from 2.21 kg to 0.73 kg and the range of variation for essential oil content was found to be from 0.12 to 0.22 per cent on green herb basis. Both genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variation were higher for herbage yield as compared to essential oil content. Hertability in broad sense was found to be comparatively higher for essential oil content. Some progress through selection for herbage yield and essential oil content is anticipated.

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• Effect of Different Levels of N, P and K on Herbage (Leaves) Yield and Digoxin Content of Digitalis lanata Ehrh.

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P. C. Katoch , S. D. Bhardwaj , A. N. Kaushal

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Indian Forester, Vol 106, No 8 (1980), Pagination: 561-564

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An experiment was conducted to study the effect of different levels of N, P and K on herbage yield and digoxin content of Digitalis lanata Ehrh. In a split plot design with three replications at the experimental area of the Department of Forestry during, 1975-76. Two pluckings of the leaves were taken first during November, 1975 and scond during April, 1976. There were no significant differences in herbage (leaves) yield due to different levels of nitrogen and combinations of phosphorus and potash. Though the application of different leves of nitrogen upto 150 kg per ha has increased the herbage yield but, there after, no increase in yield was observed. Regarding the effect of different combinations of phosphorus and potash, it was observed that only the application of 50kg of P per ha has some response on the yield of leaves. Little response due to the application of different levels of K was observed, which was explained due to the availability of high potash in the soil of the experimental area. Some guidelines for application of fertilizers in this crop have been given.

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• Leaf Blight of Desmodium gangaticum D.C.

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S. D. Bhardwaj , R. Dwivedi

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Indian Forester, Vol 95, No 12 (1969), Pagination: 873-873

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• Effect of Aspect and Tillage Practices on Growth and Yield Attributes of Kalmegh (Andrographis Paniculata)

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C. S. Sanwal ¹, Raheel Anwar Lone ², Sushma ³, P. A. Khan ⁴, K. S. Pant ², S. D. Bhardwaj ⁵

Affiliations
1 Mussoorie Forest Division-248179 (Uttarakhand), IN
2 Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, PAU, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN
3 SKUAST Shalimar, Srinagar-191121, Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir), IN
4 Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, YSPUHF, Nauni, Solan-173 230 (Himachal Pradesh), IN
5 Sai Niwas 33 Scientist Colony, Post Box Shamti, Solan-173212 (Himachal Pradesh), IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 141, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 198-202

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The appropriate aspect of a mountainous slope coupled with suitable tillage practice can make very significant influences on the growth and yield attribute of a cultivated plant species especially in degraded land. So present paper aims to evaluate the effect of aspect and tillage practices on growth and yield attributes of Andrographis paniculata when raised in degraded or wasteland of mountainous area. A. paniculata was grown on three topographical aspects viz Northern, North western and Western at a spacing of 30 cm × 30 cm, followed by three tillage depths viz minimum (0 cm), medium (up to 10 cm) and deep tillage (up to 15 cm). Growth attributes like plant height, number of branches per plant, leaf area index and yield showed significant difference with respect to aspect and tillage practices and highest growth and yield attributes were found when herb was grown on western aspect under deep tillage. Thus the knowledge and selection of suitable geographical aspect and tillage practice for raising A. paniculata can be helpful in cost effectiveand environment friendly cultivation with the optimum yields in degraded mountainous area.

Keywords

Andrographis paniculata, Topographical Aspect, Tillage Practices, Degraded Land.

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